[European Commission](https://commission.europa.eu/index_en)

September 16, 2025

€2,000,000 lump sum; 1 grant expected; 100% funding rate

Supports the operational and scientific coordination of GloPID-R to enhance global research preparedness and response to infectious diseases.

Single-stage application; only one grant will be awarded.

--- ## Description This funding opportunity supports the ongoing functioning and strategic development of the Global Research Collaboration for Infectious Disease Preparedness (GloPID-R). GloPID-R is an international platform established to coordinate research funders and facilitate rapid, effective research responses to infectious disease threats, including pandemics and severe epidemics. The grant aims to provide both administrative and scientific support to the GloPID-R Board and working groups, facilitate communication among members and stakeholders, and ensure effective dissemination of information. Activities include supporting Board decision-making, offering transparent scientific advice, fostering collaboration with global actors (such as WHO and CEPI), and adapting to evolving public health emergencies. The ultimate goal is to strengthen global research preparedness and response capacities, enhance coordination of clinical trials, promote data sharing, and track evidence on diseases with pandemic potential. --- ## Due Dates - **Full application deadline:** September 16, 2025, 17:00 Brussels time Evaluation results are expected by January 21, 2026. --- ## Funding Amount - **Total available budget:** €2,000,000 (lump sum) - **Expected number of grants:** 1 - **Funding rate:** 100% (Coordination and Support Action, Horizon Lump Sum Grant) - **Project duration:** To be proposed by applicants, typically up to 36 months --- ## Eligibility - **Coordinator:** Must be a legal entity established in an EU Member State or a country associated with Horizon Europe. - **Consortium composition:** Single or multiple legal entities may apply, but only one grant will be awarded. - **Partners:** Legal entities from eligible countries (EU Member States, Associated Countries) can participate as beneficiaries. Entities from the USA may exceptionally participate and receive funding. - **Additional eligibility:** See [Annex B of the Horizon Europe Work Programme General Annexes](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) for full country eligibility details. --- ## Application Process - **Submission:** Proposals must be submitted electronically via the [EU Funding & Tenders Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-HLTH-2025-01-DISEASE-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) before the deadline. - **Structure:** The application consists of two parts: - Part A: Online administrative forms (organization details, budget, declarations) - Part B: Technical description (max 28 pages for lump sum CSAs) - **Evaluation:** Single-stage process; proposals evaluated based on excellence, impact, and implementation (each criterion scored 0-5, threshold 3/5 per criterion and 10/15 overall). - **Required documents:** Standard forms, detailed budget table for lump sum, and ethics self-assessment. --- ## Additional Information - **Type of action:** Coordination and Support Action (CSA), Horizon Lump Sum Grant - **Key activities:** Administrative and scientific support to GloPID-R, communication and dissemination, annual work plans, adaptability to emergencies - **Open science and gender equality:** Proposals must address open science practices and, if applicable, have a Gender Equality Plan in place. - **Ethics and security:** Projects must comply with EU ethical standards and security requirements. Complete the ethics self-assessment as part of the application. - **No-profit and no double funding rules:** Grants may not produce a profit or be combined with other EU grants for the same costs. --- ## External Links - [Call Details and Submission Portal](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/opportunities/topic-details/HORIZON-HLTH-2025-01-DISEASE-05?isExactMatch=true&status=31094501,31094502&order=DESC&pageNumber=5&pageSize=50&sortBy=startDate) - [Horizon Europe Programme Guide](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/guidance/programme-guide_horizon_en.pdf) - [General Annexes (Eligibility, Admissibility, Evaluation)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/wp-call/2025/wp-14-general-annexes_horizon-2025_en.pdf) - [Standard Application Form (HE CSA)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/horizon/temp-form/af/af_he-csa_en.pdf) - [Model Grant Agreement (Lump Sum)](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/common/agr-contr/ls-mga_en.pdf) - [GloPID-R website](https://www.glopid-r.org/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact Type | Details | |----------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | General EC Contact | +32 2 299 11 11 | | Funding & Tenders Portal IT Helpdesk | [Contact Form](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/helpdesks/contact-form) | | Research Enquiry Service | [Enquiry Form](https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/contact-us/research-enquiry-service_en) | | National Contact Points (NCPs) | [Find NCPs](https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/portal/screen/support/ncp) | ---

Support for the functioning of the Global Research Collaboration for Infectious Disease Preparedness (GloPID-R)

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